Game device



March 21, 1939. I OMBRELLQ 2,151,141

GAME DEVICE Filed Aug. 18, 1938 Inventor Jam; 0222bra//0- Bym M 5% A tiom ys Patented Mar. 21, 1939 PATENT OFFICE GAME DEVICE Michael Ombrello, New York, N. Y.

Application August 18,

1 Claim.

This invention relates to a novel game device of a so-called sword and ring type, and the object is to provide an imitation wooden or equivalent sword with a scoring target flexibly suspended on the end thereof, whereby to provide a simple arrangement calculated to promote amusing skill and pastime in attempting to spear the elusive target.

More specifically, the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a somewhat pointed stick having a crosspiece at the inner end forming a guard, there being a string attached to the free end of the stick and said string carrying on its opposite end an apertured target or equivalent device, whereby to permit said device to be cast into the air by a flipping movement of the stick so that the user may try his skill at spearing the target.

Considered from a specific structural standpoint, novelty is attached to the unique target. The target could be of other construction but is broadly an apertured element in the form of a ring or plate, the different distinguishable apertured portions thereof having varying scoring values, whereby to promote greater interest than would be acquired through the use of a single bulls-eye or ring.

Other features and advantages may become apparent from the following description and drawing.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the game device as constructed in accordance with the specific principles of this invention.

Figure 2 is a section which may be said to be taken approximately on the plane of the line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a detailed section in elevation, the section being somewhat on the plane of the line 33 of Figure 1.

Figure 4- is a detail view showing a modification of the construction of the spearable target.

In the drawing, in Figure 1 the so-called sword is denoted by the numeral 4. This comprises a staff or stick generally cylindrical in cross sectional form and tapered so that the shank portion 5 may function as a spear and the opposite end portion 6 as a hand-grip. At the juncture of the shank and hand-grip is an aperture and passed through this is a transverse round I, this being nailed or otherwise fastened intermediate its ends as at 8 to form a hand-guard or shield.

As before indicated, the elusive and pendulous style target, according to this conception will vary in form and configuration. One style is shown 1938, Serial No. 225,645

in Figure 1, and another modification in Figure 4, although the principle of construction may be brought into effect by other equivalent constructions. Referring for example, to Figure 3, it will be observed that the target 9 is here in the form of a flat plate whose outline or configuration is such as to represent a flounder. Any other animal, fish, bird or the like could be utilized with this suggestion in mind. The target is attached to one end of the suspension string 10. The opposite end of the string is formed with a loop II and this is secured by a headed fastener l2 into one side of the stick 6 at the extreme outer end thereof. By securing the loop on the side instead of in the extreme tip or outer end as is ordinarily done, there is less strain on the fastening and less likelihood of the fastening becoming accidentally displaced or the cord readily ripped off by shearing strain.

Considering again the target, the fiat plate is provided with a main large opening as at l3, and a series of smaller openings properly graduated and differentiated by the numerals I 4 and I5, respectively. The hole I3 may be marked to count one score, the hole I4 another score and the hole IS a different score and so on. The smaller the hole, the larger the score, as is obvious. In practice, any suitable indicia or markings (not shown) may be employed to differentiate these variable tallying holes or apertures. Consequently, it is believed that this floating target idea in a spearing and piercing game of this type, is unique.

Referring to the modification seen in Figure 4, the target is differentiated by the numeral Hi. This is a simple wire or similar ring I! having an eye at I8. The string I0 is attached to the eye at the point [9. By using this eye connec tion the point of anchorage of the string is such that it is not apt to be chafed by the passing of the sword through the perimeter portion of the ring IT. In other words, if the cord were tied around the ring direct without the eye connection, its life would be materially shortened. It is to be observed too that the auxiliary ring 20 within the limits of the main ring I! is relatively small and attached thereto by a stem or the like 2|. The two rings l1 and 20 have different scoring values corresponding to the apertures l3 to I5 in the target shown in Figure 1. Thus, in a generic sense the units 9 and iii are targets. Also they are targets having multiple selectively spearable openings or apertures. Then too, the different apertures thus speared have variable predetermined scoring value.

In practice, it is obvious that the target is literally tossed in the air while holding the handgrip 6 and by properly manipulating the sword, the desired pendulous swing or action is provided. Then by utilizing suitable skill, the user attempts to spear either one of the rings or to pass it through one of the apertures in the particular style of target utilized. The participants, by counting the scores thus made, can develop an amusing skill invoking pastime.

It is thought that the description taken in connection with the drawing will enable a clear understanding of the invention to be had. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought un- 5 necessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that minor changes coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

I claim:

As a component part of a game device of the class described, a flexible suspension cord, at target comprising a main ring having an eye formed on its outer peripheral edge, said cord being attachedat one end to said eye, an auxiliary ring arranged eccentrically within the limits of the main ring and in a plane therewith, said auxiliary'ring having an attaching stem connected to the inner peripheral edge of said main ring at a point diametrically opposite to said eye.

MICHAEL OMBRELLO. 

